Civil Engineering Technicians

What the job involves

• Prepares sketches, charts, tabulations, plans and designs for civil engineering works such as drainage, water supply, sewage reticulation systems, roads, airports, dams and other structures
• Performs and directs fieldwork and laboratory testing
• Interprets work assignment instructions, applies appropriate procedures and selects equipment
• Collects and analyses data and carries out computations
• Estimates material costs and ensures finished works are within specifications, regulations and contract provisions
• Inspects civil engineering works, and organises and supervises maintenance and repair work
• Conducts field and laboratory tests of construction materials and soils, and collects data for traffic surveys

Key values of workers in Civil Engineering Technicians

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Civil Engineering Technicians

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Mathematics

  Using mathematics to solve problems.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Writing

  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.